J. Clark Salyer #341 Dam
J. Clark Salyer #341 Dam is an earth dam located in Bottineau County, North Dakota, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About J. Clark Salyer #341 Dam
The primary purpose of J. Clark Salyer #341 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Souris River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 3,312 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,108 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22,304 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16,300 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2020.
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Location
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Bottineau |
| River/Stream | Souris River |
| Coordinates | 48.77667, -100.87000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,312 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,304 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,304 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,069 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,108 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,300 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,252 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | ND00326 |
| Federal ID | ND00326 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |